1812 Tchaikovsky Spectacular: San Diego Symphony Matthew Garbutt conducts this performance recorded at the San Diego Embarcadero during the Bayside Summer Nights Concert Series. With the Navy Band Southwest and Adam Golka on piano. (Airing on the San Diego PBS affiliate) 9 p.m. KPBS

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